Orthodontic Headgear Market Expected to Reach $2.1 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Orthodontic Headgear Market," The orthodontic headgear market size was valued at $1,244.10 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $2,094.00 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2031. Headgear is an orthodontic appliance used to correct bite and support proper jaw alignment and growth. Orthodontic headgear is typically recommended for children whose jaw bones are still growing. Unlike braces, headgear is worn partially outside the mouth. There are different types of parts used in orthodontic headgear that include a head cap, fitting straps, facebow, elastic bands, tubes and hooks, chin cup, forehead pad and mouth yoke. Headgear is typically safe when worn correctly.  

Factors that drive the growth of the orthodontic headgear market include rise in number of product launches and product approvals for orthodontic headgear and rise in prevalence of malocclusion. Bad bites, also known as malocclusion, are among the most prevalent dental issues. When someone has malocclusion, his lower and upper teeth do not line up when he closes his mouth. When teeth are crowded, which means they are too big or crooked for mouth, malocclusion frequently occurs. Rise in prevalence of malocclusion increases the demand of orthodontic headgear which fuels the market. For instance, according to European Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, it was reported that, the worldwide prevalence of malocclusion was 56%, without differences in gender. The highest prevalence was in Africa that is 81% and Europe that is 72% followed by America (53%) and Asia (48%). In addition, increase in adoption of key strategies such as collaboration, partnership, acquisition, business expansion and partnership by key players of orthodontic headgear fuels the growth of orthodontic headgear market.

In addition, the market for orthodontic headgear is expected to develop due to increase in dental clinics and the number of experts performing dental procedures. In addition, rise in disposable income among the population of developing nations and increase in dental R&D activities, both contribute to the orthodontic headgear market trends.

On the basis of type, the market is segmented into cervical-pull, high-pull, reverse-pull/facemask. The cervical-pull segment dominated the market in 2021, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to rise in prevalence of malocclusion and increase in the number of product launch for cervical-pull headgear.

On the basis of application, the market is bifurcated into overbite, overjet and other alignment disorder. The overbite segment dominated the market in 2021, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to rise in prevalence of overbite and increase in awareness among people regarding availability of treatment option for overbite.

On the basis of end user, the market is divided into hospital and dental clinic. The hospital segment dominated the market in 2021, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to increase in the number of hospitals and rise in the expenditure by government to develop healthcare infrastructure.

North America accounted for a majority of the global orthodontic headgear market share in 2021, and is anticipated to remain dominant during the forecast period. This is attributed to rise in the number of product launch and product approval, increase in the number of orthodontic headgear industry, and developed healthcare infrastructure. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness lucrative growth during the forecast period, owing to rise in expenditure by government organization to develop the healthcare sector and increase in awareness among people regarding malocclusion and its treatment.        

The COVID-19 outbreak is anticipated to have a negative impact on the growth of the global orthodontic headgear market. The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed healthcare systems globally. A huge number of clinics and hospitals across the globe were restructured to increase the hospital capacity for the patient diagnosed with COVID-19. In addition, dental surgeons are more vulnerable for contracting and transmitting the coronavirus. Subsequently, this led to cancellation of many non-essential surgical procedures across the globe. Thus, these factors are anticipated to hinder the growth of the market during the pandemic. In addition, demand for orthodontic headgear decreased, owing to flight cancellations, travel bans & quarantines, restriction of all indoor/outdoor events; emergency declaration, and massive slowing of supply chain of raw application. Thus, the outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the orthodontic headgear market growth.

Key Findings of The Study

• By type, the cervical-pull the segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2021.
• By application, the overbite segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2021.
• By end user, the hospital segment dominated the market in 2021, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.
• By region, North America garnered the largest revenue share in 2021, whereas Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.